Finding Information, Drivers and Utilities Media | Dell RW491

Finding Information

NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.

NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer.

What Are You Looking For?	Find It Here

• A diagnostic program for my computer	Drivers and Utilities Media
• Drivers for my computer	Documentation and drivers are already
• Device documentation	installed on your computer. You can use
• Notebook System Software (NSS)	the Drivers and Utilities media to
	reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers
	and Utilities" on page 117) or run the
	Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics"
	on page 87).
	Readme files may be included on your
	Drivers and Utilities media to provide
	last-minute updates about technical
	changes to your computer or advanced
	technical-reference material for
	technicians or experienced users.

NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com.

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Dell RW491 owner manual Finding Information, Drivers and Utilities Media

Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell XPS M1330 September RW491 Contents Using the System Setup Program Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote Optional Contents Using the Memory Card Reader Setting Up and Using Networks Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Dell MediaDirect problems 127 Adding and Replacing Parts Traveling With Your Computer Glossary Drivers and Utilities Media Finding Information Dell Product Information Guide Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Site Dell Support Utility Operating System Media About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s Configuration Front View About Your Computer C R O P H O N E a N D a U D I O C O N N E C T O R S V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Hard drive About Your Computer Left Side View AC adapter port Right Side View Wireless On/Off Switch LED indicator Back View Battery Air vents Bottom View Battery About Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a PrinterMicrosoft Windows Easy Transfer Printer Cable Connecting a USB Printer Surge Protectors Power Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies UPS Using the System Setup Program System Setup Screen Viewing the System Setup ScreenCommonly Used Options Diskette Drive Internal HDD USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your Computer Mouse Touch Pad Media Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadKey Combinations Adjusting Keyboard Settings Power ManagementMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Dell QuickSet Key Combinations Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using the Display Battery Performance Using a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery Charge Charge Gauge Microsoft Windows Battery Meter Low-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerConfiguring Power Management Settings Using the Sleep Power State Charging the Battery To remove the battery Replacing the Battery Storing a Battery Using a Battery Playing Media Using Multimedia DVD drive includes the following basic buttons Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote Optional Stop Skip Back Reverse Arrow Left Mute Volume Down Using Blank CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDCopying CDs and DVDs CD-Writable/DVD-ROM Drives Helpful Tips Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the Volume Using Dell MediaDirect Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Connecting Your Computer to a TV Using the Hdmi Connector Enabling the Audio Settings for a TV Using Multimedia ExpressCard Blanks Using ExpressCards Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Using ExpressCards Installing a Memory Card Using the Memory Card ReaderMemory Card Blanks Removing a Memory Card or Blank Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using NetworksThen click Help and Support Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Setting Up a NetworkChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Setting Up and Using Networks Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecurity Cable Lock Fingerprint Reader Optional When using passwords, observe the following guidelines If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Dell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics During the assessment, answer any questions that appear Insert your Drivers and Utilities media Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing Dell Support Center Configuration Dell Support Dell PC CheckUp Dell PC Tune-Up Dell Network Assistant Drive ProblemsDellConnect Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista Operating System on Optical drive problemsProblems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW drive Or DVD creation software Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems E a D I F F E R E N T T E L E P H O N E L I N E Error Messages Do not use these characters in filenames 100 101 Drive and try again Ieee 1394 Device Problems ExpressCard ProblemsContact the ExpressCard manufacturer 103 External Keyboard problems Keyboard Problems Unexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start Computer stops responding Menu to access Dell MediaDirect Help Dell MediaDirect problemsProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Solid blue screen appears 107 Other software problems Network Problems Memory ProblemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on 109 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan 110 Power Problems 111 Printer Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsDisable mute or re-enable the integrated speakers No sound from integrated speakers No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from external speakers 113 If the display is blank Video and Display Problems Glare, which can cause poor picture quality If the display is difficult to read115 Drivers What Is a Driver?If only part of the display is readable Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities117 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 119 Manually Reinstalling Drivers 120 Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System 121 Using Windows Vista System Restore Troubleshooting 123 Using the Operating System Media 125 126 Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer 129 Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Replacing the Hard Drive131 Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 133 Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover Removing the Keyboard Keyboard135 Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Dimm 1 Memory Module Memory137 M2.5 x 5-mm screw 139 Replacing the Dimm 1 Memory Module Removing the Dimm 2 Memory Module 141 Replacing the Dimm 2 Memory Module 143 Subscriber Identity Module Wireless Mini-Cards 145 Removing a Wlan Card Disconnect the antenna cables from the Wlan card Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card Replacing a Wlan Card147 148 Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Wwan card 149 Replacing a Wwan Card Removing the FCM Flash Cache Module FCM150 Replacing the FCM Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyRemoving the Card 151 Replacing the Card Coin-Cell Battery152 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery153 154 155 Dell QuickSet 156 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 157 Traveling by Air Travel Tips158 Obtaining Assistance Getting Help159 DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer Service AutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Product Information Before You Call Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit162 163 Contacting Dell 165 Specifications Sdio 166 USB 167 168 169 170 171 172 Appendix Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 173 Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B 174 175 Macrovision Product Notice 176 177 Glossary 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 Video resolution See resolution 193 194 195 Index Index 197 198 199 Index 201 202